Kristine G.
November 2025
Great property, great location, very clean, we would definitely stay here again with our family. House was well stocked with all that we needed for our stay. Host was responsive when we had questions. Comfortable space for a large family.
Marianela D.
September 2025
5 Stars – Perfect Kona Getaway!Our stay at this incredible rental in Kona was absolutely spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views and the attention to detail in every corner of the property. The space was spacious, immaculately clean (congrats to their amazing crew I met them they are awesome!!) and felt like a true home away from home. We especially loved the outdoor patio and the serene surroundings—perfect for sipping coffee in the mornings and enjoying sunsets in the evenings.The house had everything we needed for ultimate relaxation and fun. The jacuzzi was the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring, and the swimming pool was a refreshing way to cool off. We also enjoyed the BBQ area for grilling and the variety of games available—great for both relaxing evenings and family fun. One small suggestion for improvement would be to add a bit more lightning in the outdoor games area to make it even more enjoyable.The location was ideal for exploring Kona, with everything we needed just a short drive away, yet tucked away enough to enjoy some peace and quiet. The host was incredibly welcoming, providing us with all the information we needed for a seamless stay.This place exceeded our expectations in every way, and we honestly can’t wait to come back! It’s now officially our go-to spot for future visits to Kona. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch rental in the area!
Ned L.
August 2025
Great location…surfers and sunsets from the lanai and hot tub
claudia S.
August 2025
Beautiful Place!
Erin R.
July 2025
Pros: Staying all together as a family right on the water was a beautiful experience. We spent each morning on the lanai watching the surfers on Lyman's wave & enjoying the gorgeous tropical fish, rays & dolphins playing in the surf. The sunsets were amazing from the lanai as well. My husband & I slept on the outdoor bed the entire trip. It was amazing. Even during the rainy nights, we were so comfortable & content to be outside lulled to sleep by the ocean waves.We spent many of our days walking to Magic Sands beach. Highlight was when a sea turtle sneak up on us & nibbled the back of my son's leg. A great Hawaii memory for sure. We also enjoyed the small dipping pool & hot tub when we weren't up for walking down to the beach.Cons:Some of the more adventurous in our group braved the lava rocks just below the house to swim/surf. The area is heavy with urchins, they all suffered stings & rock scrapes from their adventures but were happy, nonetheless.The driveway is short & traffic on the road is pretty steady. I recommend backing into the driveway/garage for easy exits. We rented a van that barely fit in the driveway. There is room for four vehicles. Two in the garage & two in the driveway but you will have to play musical cars to get them out. Sometimes having a group member stop traffic was necessary. FIL complained of road noise in the upstairs bedroom on the East side of the house.The house has rust/wear and tear. Didn't bother us but don't expect perfection.
Dom R.
July 2025
The positives: The view is second to none and we really enjoyed the serenity that came with that... the house was spacious and housed our group of 4 adults, 3 teens and a child well and there were plenty of towels and bedding. The pool was a great temperature and the hot tub was good once we cooled it down enough (the cover does its job well!). We were happy with the pool items supplied, the snorkeling gear, the outdoor games, the kitchen items (including things like oil, salt and pepper etc) and the queen bed outside on the lanai was truly relaxing at the right time of day. Being able to park 2 cars, use 2 kitchens and shower across 4 bathrooms at the same time was excellent too.The negatives: - The screen-doors upstairs and to the pool are either a struggle or are non functional at all and the gnats are next level (the owners cant stop gnats though). The solid sliding doors to the lanai do not have a lock at all and this was a safety issue that left us feeling uneasy altogether. We had seen it mentioned on previous reviews, but assumed it would be rectified, but it has not.- The road is very busy and driveway is short, so you have to stop traffic to be able to open the garage to park and then pull back out.This house has SO much potential and it would only take some minor improvements to make it an excellent property.
Rob P.
June 2025
The ocean views are spectacular and the location in Kona is great, close to attractions and restaurants. The house is spacious and that second level lanai is the main attraction. That being said, the home itself is older and tired. Repairs and maintenance are sorely lacking, the interior finishes are rocking a 1980’s vibe and the furniture is showing its wear. There is a not insignificant bug problem, mainly because certain doors, windows and openings are not completely sealed or are broken. The house could use a deep cleaning, as it appears the turnover staff does the bare minimum between guest stays. The upstairs beds are comfortable but the downstairs beds, especially those in the room with the bunkbed, really need replacing. The lack of air conditioning in the upstairs main living and kitchen area is disappointing, as that is the main entertaining and living space - sure you could leave the lanai doors open, but then risk the mosquito invasion that will occur. The pool and hot tub need more maintenance and TLC than they are getting. The grounds themselves are beautiful and welcoming. Some guest reviews note the difficult parking situation and trying to get back out onto a busy road - we managed it ok. That is just what comes with getting an oceanfront property in this location. Overall, this property has a ton of promise - it just needs some investment to fix and improve the interior. Full window and door replacement and upgrading the A/C situation would be a good start.
Jenelle T.
May 2025
We enjoyed our stay this year at this beautiful home! The house had more than enough beds for everyone and it was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed listening to the waves crash into the rocks 24/7, very relaxing! We had no idea about the show we got to watch every morning when all the surfers came out to Lyman’s Cove. It was a great treat being able to sit in the hot tub or on the deck and watch them all day long! We already miss this home and will definitely be back!
Ingrid D.
April 2025
The location on the shore is perfect! This was a great place for our family group. The lanai was our favorite room almost any time of the day. The local contact was very helpful.The following info is for the managers: Termites in bedroom 3 were eating the boards on the bed so that needs attention. The folding door outside by the water heaters needs immediate attention; the wind almost blew it off. The toilet in bedroom 1 needs attention because it’s wasting water.
Denise F.
March 2025
The location is good. The road is extremely busy and you will need to have someone stop traffic to get on the road. The carpet on the stairs is disgustingly filthy..it should be replaced! We prohibited our toddlers from using the stairs because we didn’t want them touching the carpet.The sliding patio door does not work properly and the screen did not work on one side.I understand this is a rental property, but if you are going to advertise a ping pong table, it should be in working order. The paddles were non functional and the one ping pong ball was flat. We had to move one of the couches to get an object, and it clearly hadn’t been moved in quite a while. The bedrooms and bathrooms were fine.Bottom line, this was an extremely expensive rental before they add all the fees and taxes. We expected more.
Brad K.
February 2025
Outstanding location, right on the water, with great views and a real feeling of being at a private resort. Wonderful features and lay out. Property managers were very responsive and solved a small problem immediately.
Zella D.
October 2024
The house had plenty of room to accommodate our party of 15 adults. The views off the back lanais are indescribable. Dolphins were a giving us some morning entertainment on one of our mornings there.
We drove a little way down to Hapuna Beach and saw sea turtles. Magic Sands Beach was just a mile down the road and a great little spot. It was never crowded when we went or drove by on our way to our next adventure.
This stay has actually gotten my family and me
Looking into moving there.
The hosts were very helpful, extremely quick with responses to any of my questions.
I highly recommend this place for a gorgeous and peaceful getaway.
Wendy S.
August 2024
We had a great stay here. Kids had tons of fun downstairs playing games and in the pool when we weren’t out exploring, and adults enjoyed the view from the upper deck and relaxed. Plenty of room for our extended family of 11 people (6 adults and 5 teenagers). Beds are a little
Tracey C.
August 2024
We had 15 family members at this home. The location is amazing- the kids surfed a break right in front of the house. We had a lovely time. The pool needed some help- it was pretty green, but we grabbed some chlorine tabs at Costco and got it nice and clear and usable. Great vacation
Kate D.
July 2024
As reported to management.
View was beautiful.
The home is very outdated.
Several items need repair or replaced.
An unacceptable bug problem.
Several broken items
Allison R.
June 2024
Cannot beat the value for staying on the water with a large group - daily sunsets, mornings watching for surfers and fish, close to downtown Kona. We appreciated the rehabbed bathrooms and kitchens - helpful to have the downstairs kitchen as you leave for the day. Bedrooms each have wall unit A/C which worked well for us all. Common area upstairs does not have A/C and depending on the direction of the breeze, can get quite warm and stuffy in the evenings, but overall was manageable. Pool was nice and overall stocking of kitchens and bathrooms was good for the week. We solved the tricky driveway by having one adult out of the car directing us.
Took half a star off because I think the minor issues are easily fixable. The main door to the house does not seal well and I witnessed bugs coming in a few times. I think that wall also is not sealed properly as the bugs we did see appeared to come in through the lower drawers and cabinets.
Some of the outdoor furniture shows wear and tear but you are on the ocean, it’s getting sea spray so that is to be expected. I’d also note that the two twin bed bedrooms in the basement are good - we ended up not using one for kids under 6 as it had a door directly to ocean and pool. But the other kids bedroom could sleep 4 and did not have a door outside so worked great. Overall beds were comfortable. 3 king bedrooms with dedicated full baths upstairs.
Overall we’d stay again for the value of a multi family property on the water.
Laura Lee P.
May 2024
Everything was good except my granddaughter left her Apple air pods at the house, we can see they have been found, however i have emailed Cynthia twice now with no response ??? I’m willing to pay shipping to get them back but NO RESPONSE!!
Carla F.
March 2024
We booked this property for our extended family adventures (4 teenagers, 4 adults and 2 grandparents) in Hawaii. It was the perfect property - a giant deck that has you so close to the ocean and sunsets, lots of comfy beds and bedrooms, well-stocked kitchen, and easy access to beaches, shopping and airport. Some of the house has been updated and some is dated and pool could use a refresh as well but overall a great vacation property.
Betty A.
January 2024
We were so pleased with this house for our rare family gathering with our 4 grown kids small grandkids. Perfect porch with Ocean views, plenty of space and home activity as well as perfect location to Island activity.
Only drawback was the parking of 3 cars was difficult but manageable.
Barry S.
January 2024
Worked really well for our group. Lots of room for the 12 of us. Property is older and could use a few things replaced
Great location, not great parking Got $200 parking ticket for having my bumper hanging 2” over the lined sidewalk
Amy C.
January 2024
The views from this home were unbelievable! We fished right off the Point and saw sea turtles, colorful fish, parrots etc right outside our vrbo. There were surfers every morning. The fresh water pool with waterfall and the outdoor hammocks, ping pong and water toys were nice. With 11 people it was also nice having 2 kitchens and 2 washer/dryers. We loved the outside bed and lenai for meals. The bedrooms upstairs were nice excluding 1 bed which was uncomfortable. Beds downstairs in the triple and the living room were awful. The 2 singles in the back room were pretty good. The hottub was unusable for 3 nights due to an ongoing maintenence issue. Management was responsive and referenced money back after check out, but really, the use of the hottub was what we wanted. Also for spending close to $15,000 for the week, I got a bad vibe that it came with very little TP. dishwasher tabs, garbage bags and paper towel. Overall it was a good experience on our trip of a lifetime. Mahalo!
Laure L.
November 2023
We had a family of 6 - ranging from 3-63. Plenty of space for everyone. The areas in the house that had been updated, were lovely. The areas that have not been updated, are - just that dated. That's fine as long as the 'dated' things are in working order. The 'hidden' driveway on such a busy street made for scary exits. The backyard and pool was wonderful - but there's a lot of road noise. The best parts were the upstairs lanai, the waves crashing on the rocks, the ocean and surfer activity and the birds.
October 2023
Wow, the view! The kitchen is super for large family gathering! Beds on second floor and lanai were better than the lower level. More screens in lower level window would improve ventilation. Great place to relax! We will do it again!
John W.
September 2023
Awesome location, great views. Plenty of space for everyone.
Pool is not intended for larger parties to use daily.
Douglas C.
July 2023
Fantastic location on the ocean. Lots of surfers, parasailers, divers, swimmers, and fisherpeople to observe. Swimming is possible when the waves are diminished. Sunsets can be spectacular. The house backs up to busy Alii drive and caution when exiting by car is strongly advised.
Joe S.
June 2023
We had a great stay. No complaints. Beds were comfortable. House was comfortable for a group of 12.
June 2023
We had a great family reunion here and really enjoyed the amenities, especially the location.
June 2023
First time in Kona. We had a great time using the oceanfront ocean, pool, hot tub and great house. Restaurants were super close. Will go back.
steve y.
June 2023
The location can't get any better than this! We had an awesome stay. Nice big home. Location, location, location!!!
Michael K.
June 2023
We loved this place. The front row ocean view and amazing sunsets were incredible. The house was clean with room for everyone and the yard spacious. The pool was the perfect place to cool off and the hot tub was a welcome spot to relax each evening. This was such a great value for our large group!
hans M.
June 2023
We had such a great time at this house! Check-in was easy and we arrived to the most gorgeous ocean view we have ever seen. Both kids and adults enjoyed everything the house had to offer including pool, hot tub, corn hole, ping pong, even a mini putting green, and of course the views from every room in the house. We'll be back!
hans M.
May 2023
What an unbelievable ocean front location! Spacious house was perfect for our multigenerational trip. Everything was clean and perfect for our arrival. Nothing beats the waves breaking right on the rocks in front of you and soaking in those sunsets while sitting in the hot tub or on the lanai. The kitchens are remodeled with nice stainless appliances and we learned the bathrooms were freshly remodeled just the week before our stay! Checkin and communication with host was easy. Also the value of this place versus renting many hotel rooms for our family just can’t be beat. We plan to stay here again for the next family reunion.
Matthew M.
April 2023
We rented this house for my Mom’s 60th birthday and flew the family in - 6 adults and 2 children. The location and views from the house are absolutely stunning - albeit pulling out and into the driveway can be tricky with a big car (think Suburban or Tahoe).
The house itself was relatively clean - but it’s obvious that the property is in need of a serious makeover and some TLC. The pictures show an updated kitchen - two in fact but that’s where the updates end. The rest of the house is straight out of the 80s with full mirrored walls in tow.
The pool is smaller than pictured and if you are staying for an extended period of time will be a nice green by the time you leave. The hot tub kept losing water - but honestly it was probably the nicest thing about the outside patio (other than the view).
The master bathroom is definitely older - the air conditioning is not central, you have wall units in each bedroom, which work, but you are warned not to turn them too low. There’s no air conditioner in areas like the bathroom or main living area which get quite hot during the day (especially if you are venturing out).
The main living floor is upstairs and the outdoor table on the lanai is great for family meals. It’s probably a whole 10 degrees cooler out there than inside. The doors and screens to the rest of the house however have holes in them that let the critters through - so if you don’t like flies, cockroaches, geckos etc you’ll probably want to keep them closed.
In summary, for a first trip to Hawaii, we had a great time. I personally wouldn’t stay again until the home is updated, but if all you care about is views, then this is the place for you. The home is large, can be comfortable, and is great for family gatherings - but it’s obvious that the location is taking a toll on the maintenance and much much needed refurb on the property.
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